Snickerdoodles Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of homemade Snickerdoodles with this easy-to-follow recipe. These soft, cinnamon-sugar-coated cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Shortening |
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 3/4 cups | Flour |
| 2 tsp | Cream of Tartar |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar (for coating) |
| 2 tsp | Ground Cinnamon |
Instructions:
-
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). -
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, butter, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Beat the mixture until creamy and well combined. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. -
Blend Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed shortening mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. -
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until well combined. -
Shape the Cookies:
Roll the cookie dough into small balls, then coat each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture. -
Arrange on Baking Sheet:
Place the coated dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. -
Flatten the Cookies:
Gently flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand or the underside of a glass to achieve your desired thickness. -
Bake:
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden brown. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your homemade Snickerdoodles!
These delightful Snickerdoodles are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or need a dessert for a special occasion, this classic recipe is always a crowd-pleaser. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a batch of these irresistible treats!
